Fan Page the name Artie Lange and you'll get way too many references to the phrase “train wreck.” Even for a public figure who's never shied away from candid discussion of his substance abuse issues, on-air meltdowns and multiple stints in rehab, it …See all stories on this topic »
<b>ARTIE LANGE</b>: CRASHING AT THE BASIE

Have Comic for Recovery Liz Russo of Recovery Comedy at your next Recovery Convention recoverycomedy.com Clean and sober comedy for your next AA, NA or other 12 Step related event! www.recoverycomedy.com Follow Recovery Comedy on Twitter www.twitter.com Like Recovery Comedy on Facebook: www.facebook.com It can be said that Liz's gateway drug was the glazed donut. Her first stint in rehab was fat camp. Liz learned early to use her humor to disarm and engage others. She also used her struggle with weight as a positive and became a plus size model, from which Liz draws much of her comedy material on body image issues. After deciding to get the gastric bypass procedure at age 23, Liz lost 100 pounds. But what she lost in inches, she gained in alcoholism! Liz's progression as an alcoholic was fast and furious; causing her to be convicted of two DUI's which landed her 1 year in a prison cell and 5 years of state parole. The ability to be funny came in handy with her survival. After release from prison and a relapse that caused two public drunkenness charges, this self-proclaimed "hot mess" was sent, by her parole officer, to rehab. Liz is sober and embracing life in recovery, including celebrating life's struggles. Liz enjoys sharing her courage through humor, which is honest and vulnerable, giving a little experience, strength, and hope to all audiences. It may not seem glamorous being fat, sober, and single in her 30s, but Liz and her exuberant likability makes all of life <b>…</b>

Have Comic for Recovery Liz Russo of Recovery Comedy at your next Recovery Convention recoverycomedy.com Clean and sober comedy for your next AA, NA or other 12 Step related event! www.recoverycomedy.com Follow Recovery Comedy on Twitter www.twitter.com Like Recovery Comedy on Facebook: www.facebook.com It can be said that Liz's gateway drug was the glazed donut. Her first stint in rehab was fat camp. Liz learned early to use her humor to disarm and engage others. She also used her struggle with weight as a positive and became a plus size model, from which Liz draws much of her comedy material on body image issues. After deciding to get the gastric bypass procedure at age 23, Liz lost 100 pounds. But what she lost in inches, she gained in alcoholism! Liz's progression as an alcoholic was fast and furious; causing her to be convicted of two DUI's which landed her 1 year in a prison cell and 5 years of state parole. The ability to be funny came in handy with her survival. After release from prison and a relapse that caused two public drunkenness charges, this self-proclaimed "hot mess" was sent, by her parole officer, to rehab. Liz is sober and embracing life in recovery, including celebrating life's struggles. Liz enjoys sharing her courage through humor, which is honest and vulnerable, giving a little experience, strength, and hope to all audiences. It may not seem glamorous being fat, sober, and single in her 30s, but Liz and her exuberant likability makes all of life <b>…</b>